Wichita Falls got new police officers from the 77th Police Academy

Lynn Walker, Wichita Falls Times Record News
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Eight men were graduated from the 77th Wichita Falls Police Department Academy on Friday.

Six of them will serve in the Police Department and two will be with the Wichita Falls Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office.

Wichita Falls mayor Tim Short addressed members of the 77th Police Academy at graduation ceremonies.
Wichita Falls mayor Tim Short addressed members of the 77th Police Academy at graduation ceremonies.

The police recruits spent 28 weeks in training and will now spend the next three months working the streets with experienced officers.

“Always remember our core values. They are not negotiable,” WFPD Chief Manuel Borrego told the graduates.

“I cannot be able to ever explain to you or anyone the amount of respect I have for police officers,” Mayor Tim Short said. “It’s a tough job. it’s a rewarding job.”

Wichita Falls police graduates and a county deputie received load bearing vests made possible through the Vicki McCoy with the James McCoy Foundation, the Dillard Foundation and Jake Skifstad with Shield 616,
Wichita Falls police graduates and a county deputie received load bearing vests made possible through the Vicki McCoy with the James McCoy Foundation, the Dillard Foundation and Jake Skifstad with Shield 616,

The members of the 77th Police Academy and Wichita County Deputy Ryan Chavis also received load bearing vests Friday. The vests were made possible through the Vicki McCoy with the James McCoy Foundation, the Dillard Foundation and Jake Skifstad with Shield 616, a project that provides protection against high-powered rifle fire to first responders.

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